Using Virus as a Synth and Filter?

[Shayne Berry]

I have a Virus XL,

Can I use the Virus in multi-mode to work as a synth on one part, and an effect rack (for filtering) on another?

ie:

midi channel 1, a synth preset played through output1 L+R
midi channel 2, an input preset using the stereo input, and output2 L+R

Do the filters in each part work independantly, or are they global like the effects section is?

I want to use the synth for the lead synth line in a track, and also need a controllable filter to use as an insert in a group channel.

thanks,

Shayne